shelter

UK
/ˈʃɛltə/
US
/ˈʃɛltər/

Übersetzungen

sheltersubstantiv
shelters
Pl.
UK
/ˈʃɛltə/
US
/ˈʃɛltər/
During the storm, we found shelter under a large tree.
Во время шторма мы нашли убежище под большим деревом.
The animal shelter takes care of abandoned pets.
Приют для животных заботится о брошенных питомцах.
The soldiers built a temporary shelter in the forest.
Солдаты построили временное укрытие в лесу.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
shelterverb
sheltered
Präteritum
sheltered
Partizip Perfekt
sheltering
Gerundium
UK
/ˈʃɛltə/
US
/ˈʃɛltɚ/
They sheltered the refugees from the storm.
Они укрыли беженцев от шторма.
The family decided to shelter the stray dog.
Семья решила приютить бездомную собаку.
The trees sheltered the house from the wind.
Деревья защищали дом от ветра.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Synonyme
provide refuge
give cover
shelteradjektiv
UK
/ˈʃɛltə/
US
/ˈʃɛltɚ/
Used attributively, generally non-gradable (e.g., "a shelter dog").

Definitionen

sheltersubstantiv
A structure or place that provides cover or protection from weather, danger, or attack.
The hikers built a makeshift shelter out of branches.
An establishment that offers temporary accommodation and care for people or animals in need.
The homeless shelter served hot meals every evening.
Protection or refuge from danger, bad weather, or hardship (uncountable).
They sought shelter from the pouring rain under a bridge.
A legal arrangement used to reduce or avoid tax liability; a tax shelter.
The new investment was marketed as an attractive tax shelter.
shelterverb
To provide a place of protection or refuge for someone or something.
During the storm, they sheltered the stray dog in their garage.
To take cover or find refuge from adverse conditions.
The hikers sheltered under a large tree when the rain started pouring.
To protect someone from unpleasant realities or experiences.
Her parents tried to shelter her from the harsh realities of the world.
shelteradjektiv
Relating to or coming from a shelter; provided by or associated with a shelter.
She adopted two shelter cats last year.